Chileans weigh a new constitution
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Graves County, Kentucky, facing devastation after severe storms
Scott Simon talks with WKMS reporter Derek Operle about damage and casualties from last night's severe storms, which tore through the South and Midwest.
Multiple deaths likely after factory destroyed in storms in Mayfield, Kentucky
Scott Simon talks with Jesse Perry, judge executive of Mayfield, Kentucky, where last night's severe storms tore through parts of downtown and leveled a candle factory as people were working.
Death toll likely to near 100 from storms in Kentucky
Scott Simon talks with Ronnie Noel, an official in Hopkins County, Kentucky, about how severe weather and tornados last night have affected his area.
Black communities are shrinking in once predominantly-Black US cities
Scott Simon speaks to Politico's Brakkton Booker about the reasons behind the exodus of Black Americans from large cities, and the impact of these shifting demographics.
Week in politics: Biden holds that inflation will be a short-term issue
November's Consumer Price Index spells trouble for President Biden, though he emphasizes inflation is a short-term problem. Also, the latest in the January 6th investigation.
What Russell, Kansas, meant to late Senator Bob Dole
Senator Bob Dole's remains lie in repose in his hometown of Russell, Kansas, where residents once raised funds for his recovery from war wounds, and later, helped launch his long political career.
Saturday sports: US diplomatically boycotting Winter Olympics; Formula One faceoff
Politics and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, plus a showdown in Formula One racing.
Two investigative journalists were awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Ressa of the Philippines is one of two journalists to have received the Nobel Peace Prize this week, highlighting a message about the need for press freedom.
The US is seeing the worst monthly inflation numbers in 40 years
Inflation is at its highest level since President Ronald Reagan was in office, and that's a big political problem for President Biden and the Democratic party.
Hong Kong democracy activist says the US must recognize China's threat to its values
Scott Simon talks with Hong Kong activist Nathan Law about speaking at The Summit for Democracy and about the "special administrative zone's" fight for freedom.